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Every child's Mandarin journey begins with a story

Play-based Mandarin for children from 18 months, taught at home in Singapore. We engage your child through what they already love, from stories and art to cooking, calligraphy and play. Every lesson, curated just for them.

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Our programmes

Every child, their own story

Four standalone programmes. Choose the one that fits, or combine them. We tailor the format, pace, topics and timing to your child.

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Kids & teens · 18 months-18 years

Mandarin

Story-led immersion through art, science, calligraphy, drama and sport, with YCT, HSK and MOE P1-P6 support.

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Adults & parents

Adult Mandarin

Mandarin classes for grown-ups, whether you're a parent who wants to join your child's learning journey, or simply keen to learn the language yourself.

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Individual · Groups of 2-4

Speech & Drama

Confident voices through public speaking, reading aloud, poetry recital, vocal skills and presentation.

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Tailored · Every age & level

Uniquely You

Built entirely around your child’s interests: phonics, swimming, field trips, kids’ life coaching and more.

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We tailor: 1-to-1 or small group Your child's interests Level & school syllabus Lesson frequency Teacher match
Inside our lessons

See what play-based Mandarin looks like

Painting, folding and crafting - every creation comes with new words to say.

Painting with colour words
Painting with colour words
Symmetry butterfly painting
Symmetry butterfly painting
Origami puppets
Origami puppets
Paper dragons
Paper dragons
Festive lantern crafts
Festive lantern crafts
Cut, colour and sort 大中小
Cut, colour and sort 大中小
Why families choose Exploart

Our 8 value propositions for families

Learn. Play. Grow. Every story, brushstroke, lantern and dumpling opens a new page in your child's Mandarin journey.

学 玩 长
1

Strong family and teacher partnership

We work hand in hand in a shared group chat with your child’s Laoshi, our head of department and me. We’re here even outside lesson hours, and happy to connect with your child’s school teachers on your behalf.

2

Carefully selected specialist teachers

Qualified, hand-picked educators. Many have been with Exploart since the very beginning, and we’ve grown together like family.

3

An individualised education plan

Designed around your child and always open to change, because children grow and their needs grow with them.

4

All learning materials included

Practice tools and play materials come at no extra cost. Learning through play needs good materials, and we’re happy to cover them.

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Programmes for every age, level and need

From toddlers to primary school and beyond. We also welcome teens, adults and anyone who wants to learn.

6

Nurturing a positive mindset

Confidence and curiosity come first. No pressure and no pushing for results, because a love for learning goes a long way.

7

Bringing out every child’s potential

Our educators teach in ways that suit how your child learns, and stretch them when they’re ready.

8

Reasonably priced

Even for 1-to-1 lessons at home. It has never been about the margin, but about quality and wanting the best for every child and family.

From our families

Hear from our families & partners

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Mummy of AaliyahExploart family
Mandarin is not our native language. However, given the increasing importance of Mandarin, we wanted Aaliyah to learn the language from an early age. We know that Mandarin is very complex, and we were initially uncertain if we could support her learning journey. After much thought and consideration, we decided to go ahead and expose our children to this multi-lingual environment with the support of Lao Shi. We are glad that we made this decision. Aaliyah has been showing significant progress and is now learning Mandarin as a second language in primary school. Lao Shi has been very kind and patient with Aaliyah, and we are very thankful for her guidance in building Aaliyah's interest in the language. Thank you!
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Mummy of Willo and MalinExploart family
My twin sons have been having Chinese lessons with teacher Ashley and from the very first lesson, it has been a wonderful experience for all. On first meeting, Ashley immediately engaged the boys and discovered what level of experience they had and what was missing in their education. Each lesson is fun and I have every confidence that they are gaining speaking experience and developing a joy for the language. Now 7, the boys have been learning chinese in school since they were 2 years old and these private lessons are just what we were looking for.
Emma LeeExploart family
Each of my girls have enjoyed their classes with Exploart teachers. They have made language learning fun and relevant. Zhang laoshi in particular has a clear passion for teaching, and is able to manage different age groups from pre-primary to primary and plans age appropriate, engaging activities. From magic tricks to drama, she always has a fun class and my girls look forward to it each week: I can see that she genuinely cares about our children and their learning outcome.
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Bedtime stories

Listen and watch at home

Fairytales, folktales and myths read in Mandarin by our in-house native-speaking teacher.

故事心愿

Psst… what should we record next?

Tell us your little one's name and the story they'd love to hear. We just might record it next, with a special shout-out.

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Psst, Learning resources members get first priority on story wishes.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is play-based Mandarin learning?

We tailor every class to your child's interests, whether that's dinosaurs, art, cooking, stories or sport, so learning Chinese feels fun, never forced. Without pressure, children stay curious, and their vocabulary and confidence in speaking grow naturally.

What age can my child start?

Our learners start from as young as 18 months, right through to 18 years old, from toddlers and preschoolers to primary and secondary school students. We also run Mandarin classes for adults, so parents can join the journey too.

We don't speak Mandarin at home. Will my child keep up?

Absolutely! In fact, around 95% of our families don't speak Mandarin at home. That's exactly where we come in, and what sets us apart: we go the extra mile beyond the lesson itself. Our teachers build interest and confidence first, so children are keen to use Chinese on their own, and we're happy to liaise with your child's school and Chinese teacher so our support stays well aligned with what they're learning in class.

Do you help with primary school Chinese and Higher Chinese?

Yes. Lessons support the Singapore MOE syllabus for P1-P6, including Higher Chinese (高级华文), with free lesson-by-lesson practice materials.

Where do classes take place?

Wherever your child feels happiest! Most lessons happen in the comfort of your own home, where little ones feel safe and settled, and small groups of 2-4 friends or siblings can learn together at one family's home. But learning doesn't have to stay indoors: we love taking lessons out to the garden, the playground or the park to keep things fresh and fun. Our teachers travel just about everywhere in Singapore, and through our camps, we even take the adventure beyond Singapore.

How are teachers selected?

Our teachers are like family to us. We're a close-knit team, and every teacher joins us through personal referral only, followed by our own stringent selection of specialist, qualified educators. We then personally match each child with the teacher best suited to their needs and personality, so the person who walks into your home is someone we know and trust.

How much are the lessons?

Fees vary depending on the programme, whether your child learns 1-to-1 or in a small group, and how often lessons take place. Get in touch and tell us a little about your child, and we'll recommend the best fit and share a quote.

Can I speak to someone before signing up?

Of course. WhatsApp us at 9652 0183 and you'll chat with a real person from our team.

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Tell us your child's age and interests, and we'll match the right teacher.

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